Moo Deng, who? There’s a new face at the Houston Zoo. (Houston Zoo) A rare sight awaits visitors at the Houston Zoo as Akobi, a four-year-old pygmy hippo, settles into his new home as part of a global ...

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There’s a new hippo in Houston and he may be ready for his close-up. The Houston Zoo announced the arrival of Akobi, a 477-pound male pygmy hippopotamus from San Francisco, who comes to Houston as ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- While scrolling social media, you may have encountered "Moo Deng," Thailand's viral pygmy hippo, who became an international sensation with her adorable antics and memes. The ...

Houston's summer is still upon us and for those looking for activities with family and friends, petting zoos around the Houston suburbs are an option. Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve is ...

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